Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $142.58 | 12.262% | $160.0632 | $160.06 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
Purchase #2 | $193.43 | 10.870% | $214.4558 | $214.46 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
Purchase #3 | $132.52 | 7.274% | $142.1595 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
Purchase #4 | $176.92 | 13.358% | $200.553 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
Purchase #5 | $123.52 | 3.185% | $127.4541 | $127.45 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
Purchase #6 | $208.92 | 9.542% | $228.8551 | $228.86 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
Purchase #7 | $187.45 | 5.686% | $198.1084 | $198.11 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,165.34 | $1,271.6491 | $1,271.65 | $1,271.60 | $1,271.90 |